Tuesday, February 5, 2013

One theme of Their Eyes Were Watching God is that women will do whatever is necessary to make their dreams come true while men merely wait for it to happen. Do you agree? ( 5 lines 5 minutes)

Today's reading questions:
1. What larger meaning do mules, Janie's hair, gates and porches, and the pear tree have in the novel? (symbolism )
2. What is the setting of the story? ( flashback )
3. As Janie tells Phoebe about her early life, we learn children can be the most vicious porch-sitters. Explain. ( expansion of the symbol )
4. How does Hurston use language to make her message come alive? ( imagery/APHORISMS )
5. Why does Janie kiss Johnnie Taylor?
Homework: Make sure your reading questions are complete and that your graphic organizers are up-to date.